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By barleyandsage.com
Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Instructions
Prep:10minCook:30min
This creamy lemon chicken orzo soup is similar to a classic chicken noodle soup, but with fresh spinach and lots of lemon! It's light, creamy, and the perfect creamy springtime soup!
Updated at: Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:07:18 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
39
Low
Glycemic Load
10
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories292.9 kcal (15%)
Total Fat12.4 g (18%)
Carbs24.7 g (10%)
Sugars7.6 g (8%)
Protein21.2 g (42%)
Sodium1142.4 mg (57%)
Fiber4.6 g (16%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
![1 tablespoon olive oil](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764527/graph/fooddb/98895c89dcf2029e3f512773f9b12a3c.jpg)
1 tablespoonolive oil
![1 large onion (diced)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764494/graph/fooddb/d5bd477463b289845a984f7792ed6d70.jpg)
1onion
large, diced
![3 stalks celery (diced)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764477/graph/fooddb/f28d4ea25b981c80a67883a24f6f3183.jpg)
3stalks celery
diced
![3 large carrots (diced)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312211/custom_upload/1031eaaf8321d585f99b147587fedcef.jpg)
3carrots
large, diced
![2 cloves garlic (minced or pressed)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764463/graph/fooddb/fb90ea8fbd3e81005fc22ada2c8ddd1f.jpg)
2 clovesgarlic
minced, or pressed
![1 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764757/graph/fooddb/9c6c980ec7ac8598540dbdb2c4bf00bd.jpg)
1 teaspoonkosher salt
to taste
![1/2 teaspoon black pepper](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764831/graph/fooddb/39f1b878713bff480cfa4b95237008d2.jpg)
½ teaspoonblack pepper
![2 teaspoons fresh thyme](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312235/custom_upload/e95b055e3022b2691735491bd32514b2.jpg)
2 teaspoonsfresh thyme
![6 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1544981355/custom_upload/ad014e52bffa410d917d125109b8299b.jpg)
6 cupsvegetable stock
or chicken stock
![2 bay leaves](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764896/graph/fooddb/140067c9f3967be04704d26dce8063f6.jpg)
2bay leaves
![2 large poached chicken breasts (shredded)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764826/graph/fooddb/2437f112efb619ee6b383801e9dabb20.jpg)
2chicken breasts
large, poached, shredded
![1 cup orzo](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1568110573/custom_upload/bae96266b6dc05987c244288b6c67708.jpg)
1 cuporzo
![1 cup whole milk (or cream)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765005/graph/fooddb/8721f905582c6b73ce958f258b0c988e.jpg)
1 cupwhole milk
or cream
![2 cups fresh spinach (optional)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550763050/graph/fooddb/9b68eec8f074b3447aea063763f745f2.jpg)
2 cupsfresh spinach
optional
![2 tablespoons lemon juice](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1572901791/custom_upload/2a63a78282f91f6457577f4f2bbc1b8f.jpg)
2 tablespoonslemon juice
![1 tablespoon lemon zest](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764819/graph/fooddb/36fa4029573abd1cd24238ff8b00bf88.jpg)
1 tablespoonlemon zest
![fresh parsley (optional )](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764930/graph/fooddb/a25b96a41e072d31fb758e3fe9558b71.jpg)
fresh parsley
optional
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